This photo was taken at the Center for Puppetry Arts in the Jim Henson Museum. I love that I am wearing my pretty pink princess dress, holding Rebecca Rubin in my lap and just showing what a happy little girl I am. We had just come from a wonderful puppet show.
Awhile ago , my therapist, Dr Dotson told me this.
"A typical 5 year old is comfortable with a little more independence, which means she enjoys being around other family members and friends more. Most children your age begin testing boundaries and demand to do things on her own. You are much more complex. You are extremely childish and juvenile even infantile at times. Your need, as a little girl, to be treated as a little princess is very natural for you. What you refer to as your "sissy self". Do you realize what it means that mommy has made a playroom for you and your dolls? She is reinforcing your status as a 5 year old little girl and expects you to behave appropriately."
My American Girl dolls are a very important part of my life. Most adults think they are just toys but children know better. They are my best friends. I love that I have so many girlfriends who share the same love of their dolls! This is one of the most wonderful days of my life. Mommy had a big surprise for me. She made a reservation for the Santa brunch at local American Girl place.
We arrived at the mall. I still wasn't sure what the surprise was. Then we went to the American Girl store and there was a line of mommies and their little girls. Everyone was dressed so pretty. Mommy explained to me that we were there for the Santa Brunch. First we would meet and take pictures with Santa and then get seated. I just remember that standing in line like all the other mommies and their little girls made me feel so wonderful and happy. I also got lots of compliments on my dress! It was am amazing and magical day.
I love that everyone treats me as a little girl and compliments me on my dress and asks about my dolly. I love talking about myself and all the things I love to do. Playing with my dolls, coloring, doing arts and crafts, reading, my school work and going fun places with mommy.
Ms Owens and Ms Amber made this for Fish Academy for little girl sissies. They said I am at the "Ages 4-5 Pre-school" now. That sounds about right. I love that they used some of my prettiest pictures.
I love being treated as a darling little princess! Sometimes I get a little carried away with that. Mommy says so. But I adore being a fairy princess. Mommy and I had a fun time at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. I love that all the other children wanted to meet me and have pictures taken with the "Zoo fairy."
Mommy tells me often that I am "So Five". That means that I am such a little girl. I love that! I don't have to try to be a little girl I just have to be myself.
At the Nutcracker Ballet. Samantha is dressed as the sugar plum fairy!
Sissy Princess Annie
